Inherited from great aunt
Never exhibited. My great aunt reupholstered it at some point but I don't kmow when. Is still quite comfortable, joints are sound, doesn't squeak.
Hi Leah,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If you'd like this appraisal to include dimensions, which is customary, please forward the overall height of the chair, width across arms and length of rockers to me at your convenience and I'll update this appraisal ASAP.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Renaissance Revival carved walnut platform rocking armchair
American, late 19th Century
The carved crest centering a medallion over an upholstered back and stacked-upholstered arms with carved ends raised on turned arm supports, a rounded continuous lower seat rail raised on arched platforms, on casters. With a light blue and white upholstery.
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PROVENANCE: inherited from great aunt
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.